Flexibility Becomes a Necessity at Injury-Hit PSG
Joao Neves joins a list of injured PSG players amid a demanding schedule, with the club having played 65 matches last season including the Club World Cup, coach Luis Enrique said.
- Paris Saint-Germain faces an injury crisis as Joao Neves limped off with a thigh injury during the Champions League 4-0 win over Atalanta on Wednesday.
- The injury problems have emerged following PSG’s demanding last season schedule of 65 matches, which featured an intense Club World Cup extending into mid-July.
- Coach Luis Enrique, who arrived in 2023, emphasizes squad flexibility and has adjusted training sessions and granted rest days to manage player fatigue and reduce injuries.
- Luis Enrique acknowledged that injuries are an inevitable part of football, while Lucas Chevalier emphasized that the team consistently maintains a strong and competitive lineup.
- PSG remains confident due to squad depth despite setbacks and will rest absent players like Dembele for the Sunday clash against Olympique de Marseille to avoid risks.
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PARIS -Luis Enrique has championed the idea of players filling multiple roles since his arrival at Paris St Germain in 2023 but their ever-growing injury list means squad flexibility has become a necessity rather than a tactical preference. Read full story
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Paris St Germain faces an injury crisis that necessitates tactical flexibility. With key players sidelined, PSG's coach Luis Enrique adapts by emphasizing squad versatility. Despite the challenges, the team remains competitive, managing player workloads and adjusting match strategies to mitigate the impact of their congested schedule.


Flexibility becomes a necessity at injury-hit PSG
PARIS -Luis Enrique has championed the idea of players filling multiple roles since his arrival at Paris St Germain in 2023 but their ever-growing injury list means squad flexibility has become a necessity rather than a tactical preference.Joao Neves was the latest to fall to the injury curse on Wednesday, li
The Portuguese midfielder left the lawn after feeling an discomfort in the left thigh during his team's meeting against the Atalanta Bergame in the Champions League.
Joao Neves, who won the PSG's wide victory over the Atalanta Bergame yesterday (4-0), was out on injury. He was hit by the left ischio-legs and is a winner for the Classico. Since the beginning of the season, the PSG has not been spared by injuries. He was in the PSG's wide victory last night during the first day of the league phase of the Champions League against Atalanta Bergame on the lawn of the Parc des Princes (4-0), Joao Neves had to go o…
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